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NCT Number: NCT07265531

A Comparative Study of Monopolar Versus Bipolar Electrocautery Post Tonsillectomy Outcomes.

This study aims to compare surgical techniques (monopolar and bipolar electrocautery -used during tonsillectomy,a common procedure to remove toonsils.The goal is to determine which method results in less pain and bleeding for patients after surgery .

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Tonsillitis

Age range

5 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Indus Hospital Karachi

Karachi, Sindh, 75500, Pakistan

About this study

To evaluate and compare post operative pain and bleeding outcomesbetween monopolar and bipolar electrocautery technique used dutring tonsillectomy .

Methodology : Total 112 patients were randomly divided into two groups (56 each groups ).Pain was assessed postoperatively and classified as mild ,moderate or severe .

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients aged between 5 and 40 years.
  • Indicated for elective tonsillectomy due to recurrent tonsillitis, obstructive sleep apnea, or chronic tonsillar hypertrophy.
  • Medically stable to undergo general anesthesia and surgical procedure.
  • Ability to understand and provide informed consent (or parental/guardian consent for minors).
  • Willing to complyy with study procedures and follow-up schedule. Exclusion Criteria
  • History of bleeding disorders (e.g., hemophilia, thrombocytopenia).
  • Use of anticoagulants or antiplatelet therapy within 7 days prior to surgery.
  • Known allergy or adverse reaction to anesthesia agents used in the procedure.
  • Previous tonsillar surgery or peritonsillar abscess drainage.
  • Severe comorbidities that may interfere with surgery or recovery (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, heart failure).
  • Patients with craniofacial abnormalities affecting the airway.
  • Inability to understand or comply with study requirements.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Post operative pain and bleeding in patient undergone tonsillectomy

    Time frame: 24 hours after surgery and beyond 24 hours

    Postoperative Bleeding: Occurrence of postoperative reactionary and secondary bleeding

    Reactionary bleeding: If bleeding occurs within the first 24 hours after surgery.

    Secondary bleeding: If bleeding occurs beyond 24 hours within 7-10 days after surgery.

    Pain:

    Pain will be evaluated by Visual analog score on 1st postoperative day,3rd postoperative day and 7th post operative, visual analog score will be 0 (no pain)1 to 3 (mild),3 to 6(moderate),6 to 9 (severe),10(worst).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Indus Hospital and Health Network

Other

Registry information

Acronym: CSMVBET

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Dec 5, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 5, 2025

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